United States · 1991–2020 normal

South Boston in
October.

Typical October weather in South Boston: 16.9°C by day, 8.7°C at night, 102 mm of rain over 7.8 wet days. These are measured 1991–2020 station normals, not a forecast.

Typical high16.9°C
Typical low8.7°C
Rain102 mm
Wet days7.8

In the year-round weather comparison, October scores 51 out of 100 (September leads the year at 85). Daylight is calculated as 10 h 59 from latitude 42.33°. Open-water sea temperature is 13.5°C (15 km from the place centre).

October at a glance

What is South Boston like in October?

Plain answers from the measured climate record—not a forecast or a promise about a particular trip.

Is South Boston hot in October?

Days are typically cool at 16.9°C, while nights average 8.7°C.

Does it rain much?

The measured monthly average is 102 mm across about 8 wet days.

How much daylight is there?

There are about 10 h 59 between sunrise and sunset at mid-month, calculated from the place latitude.

Is October a good time to visit?

October ranks 6 of 12 in our weather comparison; September ranks first.

The evidence behind this page

One month,
from the same station.

Place identity
GeoNames 4951305
NOAA station
USW00014739 · BOSTON
Station distance
4.5 km from the place centre
Coverage
Strong coverage · 30 usable years
Important limit
Historical climate is not a forecast. Nearby stations can miss mountains, coasts, and local microclimates.

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